Lions CB Exits Practice With Non-Contact Injury
The Detroit Lions bad injury luck has continued.
On Thursday, Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw exited practice with a non-contact lower leg injury, according to Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network. The 24-year-old, selected 61st overall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, was able to walk to the locker room independently following the incident, though it remains unclear the severity of the injury.
Rakestraw's NFL career has been marred by injuries thus far. As a rookie, he appeared in only eight games due to hamstring and core muscle issues, tallying six total tackles. Last season, he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury requiring surgery, prematurely ending his sophomore season. Despite displaying promise as a second-round pick, Rakestraw's latest injury suggests his misfortune continues into the 2026 season.
If the diagnosis proves unfavorable, the Lions will need to explore alternative options in D.J. Reed, Rock Ya-Sin, Nick Whiteside, Khalil Dorsey, and Keith Abney II. Rakestraw, hailing from Dallas, Texas, attended Missouri for college, where he amassed 107 tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles, 24 pass deflections, and one interception from 2020-23.
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